International Cheese Festival 2016, Donostia – San Sebastian

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Starting today and until November 18th, Donostia – San Sebastian will become the world capital of cheese. The Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium will host the International Cheese Festival, where over 3,000 cheeses from 40 countries around the world will be showcased.

In addition to this, the most important cheese competition in the world, the “World Cheese Awards”, will choose the winning cheese of this edition, and for the first time in its history, the contest will also determine the best cheese among the champions during its 28 years of history: “The Champion of Champions.” According to data from the organization, about 250 cheese experts will form the various juries in charge of evaluating the cheeses presented in the contest in San Sebastian.

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The purpose of the festival is to promote and strengthen the production of artisan cheese, boosting Basque culture, its gastronomy, and tourism. For this, the association Artzai Gazta has organized different talks where the true protagonists of the event will provide their first-hand knowledge of the work done by different shepherds.

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The International Cheese Festival is an event that is open to all audiences, to expand knowledge of cheese and enjoy the various tastings programmed. In short, it is a festival that lovers of gastronomy and cheese, in particular, can’t miss.